Brent Spiner: From Star Trek's Data to Batman's Baddies

Brent Spiner is a familiar face to many sci-fi fans, thanks to his iconic role as Data in "Star Trek: The Next Generation. " But did you know he's also played Data's evil twin, Lore, and Data's creator, Dr. Soong? His talent doesn't stop there. Spiner has also appeared in "Star Trek: Enterprise, " "Star Trek: Picard, " and "Star Trek: Nemesis, " showcasing his versatility as an actor. Before and after "Star Trek, " Spiner has had a busy career. He's been in movies like "Independence Day" and TV shows like "Night Court. " He's also done a lot of voice work, including playing Puck in "Gargoyles" and Purple Man in "The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes. " Here's where it gets interesting. Spiner has also played two of Batman's most famous villains. He voiced the Joker in "Young Justice" and the Riddler in "Justice League Action. " It's not common to see the same actor play two different Batman villains, let alone in two different shows. "Young Justice" is a superhero series that focuses on the younger heroes of the DC universe. It's not your typical kids' show. It tackles serious topics like war and arms dealing. Spiner's Joker even badmouths the Riddler, which is a fun twist. Spiner's recent work includes reprising his role as Bob Wheeler in "Night Court" and playing a parallel universe Data in "Star Trek: Lower Decks. " It's clear that Spiner has a wide range as an actor, from singing on stage to playing androids and supervillains.